Some highlights of tonight’s Henderson City Council meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall:
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Wind advisory until 6:00 a.m. Monday
**Updated** The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Vance County until 6:00 a.m. tomorrow. The Tornado Watch issued by the National Weather Service for Vance County has expired.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
My fellow representatives and I took an important symbolic step this week by unanimously agreeing to apologize for the institution of slavery and the immoral laws approved by our General Assembly predecessors.
Drug bust on Nicholas Street
On April 12, members of the Interagency Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at 924 Nicholas Street in Henderson.
From the HPD: Burglary prevention
The following is the last in a series on safety from Lt. I.W. Robinson, Jr. with the Henderson Police Department:
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
I hope that you are enjoying this beautiful spring weather, even with all of the pollen!
Weed & Seed kick-off today
Weed & Seed Kick-Off Event is scheduled for today from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Vance Granville Community College.
From the HPD: Robbery prevention tips
This information is brought to you by Lt. I.W. Robinson, Jr. with the Henderson Police Department:
Community Development reviews housing code
The Community Development Committee chaired by Henderson City Council member Garry Daeke met today at City Hall and reviewed prospective changes to the City’s Minimum Housing Ordinance of 1970.
Letter to Duke community
Dear Member of the Duke University Community, I write to you on behalf of the Trustees of Duke University.
From the HPD: Counterfeit bills
Just to let you all know, counterfeit $50 bills are being circulated in the Raleigh area. The Raleigh Police Department received 42 of these yesterday. Please contact the Henderson Police Department at 438.4141 if any of these bills start showing up in the City.
Kurt Vonnegut dies at 84
Home in Henderson is deeply saddened to report that author Kurt Vonnegut died yesterday at the age of 84.
County proclaims 2007 Spring Litter Sweep
The 2007 Spring Litter Sweep was declared by the Vance County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on April 2.
County approves lease-purchase of vehicles
In a unanimous vote, the Vance County Board of Commissioners approved the lease-purchase of twelve vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office.
County approves change in flood plain ordinance
Click to enlarge image Newly approved 100 year flood plain map The Vance County Board of Commissioners approved changes to its Flood Plain Ordinance at its regular meeting on April 2.
Records requested during County public comments
First to present during the Vance County Board of Commissioner’s meeting on April 2 was County resident Joseph Sears.
Weed & Seed kick-off this Saturday
Weed & Seed Kick-Off Event is scheduled for April 14th, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Vance Granville Community College.
The America’s Better Classroom Act of 2007
The following is a brief legislative summary of the America’s Better Classroom (ABC) Act of 2007:
Donate blood, win Big Apple trip
Take a Bite of the Big Apple as Part of the American Red Cross “New York Get Away” Promotion Few places hold the cultural and historic significance of New York City, and now, as part of the American Red Cross “New York Getaway” promotion, one lucky blood donor from The American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region will have an opportunity to experience the Big Apple first-hand just by giving blood or platelets between April 1 and April 30.
Etheridge bill to fund local school construction
Garner — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that he will introduce legislation to provide for $25 billion for school construction bonds.